SAD, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, is a type of major depressive disorder that ...
While you may relish that extra hour of Sunday morning snooze, this abrupt clock shift still marks the start of an unhappy season for many people. Especially in northern climes, seasonal affective ...
As winter approaches and daylight hours grow shorter, people prone to seasonal depression can feel it in their bodies and ...
Getting an extra hour to enjoy this weekend sounds like a win. On the other hand, the seasonal switch can be a sign of a tough time to come for a lot of people.
“The sunlight is low. The day ends at 4:45, and suddenly my mood is horrible.” Many people with SAD respond to light therapy, said Dr. Paul Desan of Yale University’s Winter Depression ...
We’ve known for a while that light plays a role in our wellbeing. Many of us tend to feel more positive when spring returns.
Yale School of Medicine psychiatrist Dr. Paul Desan said darker days can lead to Seasonal Affective Disorder, which is caused ...